Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B
28 on the U.S. register. Built from 1981 to 1983; half of them date from 1982 or earlier. California has the most (5). 0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the VENTUS-B from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (26)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- composite · A glass-fibre glider.
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 19, 1998; newest August 20, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 27 | 96% |
| Co-owned | 1 | 4% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENTUS-B | 28 | 1981 to 1983 | 100.0% |
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | 28 | 100% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
No data
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2002-09-07LAX02LA277 · Ventus-B N114RP · accident near Peoria, AZ · 1 killed
1998-02-23LAX98LA092 · VENTUS-B N948B · accident near Williams, CA · no injuries
1991-08-31LAX91LA378 · VENTUS-B N901DH · accident near Mojave, CA · serious injuries
1986-01-01DEN86LA059 · VENTUS-B N166JD · accident near Alamogordo, NM · serious injuries
1985-06-19NYC85FA152 · VENTUS-B N240WT · accident near Waitsfield, VT · 1 killed
1985-05-07MIA85LA167 · VENTUS-B N40EE · accident near Winter Haven, FL · no injuries
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
28 as of November 6, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-Bs?
California, with 5.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B?
0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-Bs on the register built?
Between 1981 and 1983; half of them in 1982 or earlier.
How many Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B accidents has the NTSB recorded?
6 accidents and incidents since 1982, 2 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B made of?
The airframe is composite: carbon fibre or glass fibre set in resin, moulded in large pieces with few joints, which gives smooth shapes but needs different inspection and repair methods from metal. A glass-fibre glider. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
Connections how the VENTUS-B links to the rest of the register
Design
- Schempp-Hirth 516 aircraft on the register
- Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B 28 registered
- Built of composite · A glass-fibre glider.
Where they are
- California 5 of these aircraft
- Texas 3 of these aircraft
- Utah 2 of these aircraft
- Oregon 2 of these aircraft
- New Mexico 2 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the VENTUS-B 6 cases since 1982 · 2 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/schempp-hirth/ventus-b.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 28
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N90VV | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Indiana |
Experimental | 2026-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93N | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2026-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N59PZ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Experimental | 2026-01-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N511RD | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2024-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N193SA | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2024-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N948B | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2024-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1428B | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Indiana |
Experimental | 2023-08-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43DL | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2023-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N109 | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 2022-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N77JH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2022-05-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N77AE | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 2021-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N911F | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Experimental | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N27DG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Experimental | 2021-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N44HZ | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 2021-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N59GW | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2020-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N314CA | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2019-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N139P | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2018-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38U | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2018-11-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N246D | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2017-03-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N984T | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Experimental | 2016-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N700TM | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2014-06-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N22RH | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Experimental | 2014-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N804T | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2014-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N65LE | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2013-10-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15YG | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2013-06-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N89RR | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 1998-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12VF | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 1998-02-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N10ZF | Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | PendingFAA registration status code R: Registration pending. All codes |